Welsh self-taught sculptor Philip Hearsey makes striking bronze sculptures using the sandcasting method. There’s something so graceful and personal about his pieces, they are like jewelry for your living space. Hearsey is also a master at manipulating the color of the bronze’s oxidation. His ocean hues are soothing and gorgeous.

“I am intrigued by the surface and the alchemy of patination. Not because of any obsession with technique which is difficult to master, but because of the challenging possibilities and the unpredictability of the outcome. The colouring is not a surface coating: It is fundamental, it is the surface.”

– About Philip Hearsey

Working and living on the Welsh borders of Herefordshire, Hearsey spends time on the nearby Cornish beaches looking for inspiration. Much of his work is influenced by the natural world – wind, weather, and the sea all play a part in his beautiful, graceful pieces.

You can follow Philip Hearsey on his website and on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Sent via @planoly #planoly #modernart #modernsculpture #tactiledesign #outdoorsculpture #bronze⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Glanced is a unique variation set on a limestone base. The circular aperture edges show the natural bronze of the solid sand-cast form.

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Jul 22, 2018 at 2:27am PDT

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Touch⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Freestanding bronze sculpture, hand patinated and polished.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #philiphearsey #bronzesculpture #tablesculpture #contemporarysculptures #contemporarybronzesculpture #patination

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Jul 17, 2018 at 4:15am PDT

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Nightwalk is a series of unique variations.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The form is sandcast in bronze which is visible on the highspots of the central frayed aperture.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The lunar crescents are in different sky positions on each face and are finished using a variety of gold leaf treatments.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is raised above and spins on a slate composite base. #contemporarybronzesculpture #contemporarybronze #philiphearsey #sandcasting #patination #contemporarysculpture #bronze #tablesculpture #outdoorsculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Sep 25, 2018 at 3:20am PDT

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Narration V is an edition of variations, each different. The bronze sculpture rotates freely on a base, Herefordshire burr oak in this example.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The inner edges are natural bronze in a reflective polished finish. #contemporarybronzesculpture #contemporarybronze #philiphearsey #sandcasting #patination #contemporarysculpture #bronze #tablesculpture #outdoorsculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Jul 28, 2018 at 2:24am PDT

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Sent via @planoly #planoly ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hartland Tide IV is a bronze ring set above and rotating on a composite base. The sculpture can be endlessly turned to create different aspects. #contemporarybronzesculpture #contemporarybronze #philiphearsey #sandcasting #patination #contemporarysculpture #bronze #tablesculpture #outdoorsculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Jul 23, 2018 at 4:09am PDT

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Each sculpture in the WRINKLE edition of 7 variations is uniquely coloured.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is sand-cast in bronze which is seen on the undulating edge. #artcollector #curator #contemplativesculpture #artconnoisseur #artobject #bronze culpture #contemporarysculpture #contemporaryart #contemporarybronzesculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Aug 28, 2018 at 3:15am PDT

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Sent via @planoly #planoly #contemporarybronzesculpture #contemporarybronze #philiphearsey #sandcasting #patination #contemporarysculpture #bronze #tablesculpture #outdoorsculpture⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are seven variations of Memory of Summer, each with different colours and bases. The front edge is finely rubbed and lacquered bronze. This variation is mounted on a Herefordshire oak base

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Jul 24, 2018 at 4:10am PDT

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A day gone by is an edition of 7 variations.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Different motifs on the two faces are in raised bronze and are surrounded by blue/green patination.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The sculpture is raised above and freely turns on a slate composite base. #bronze⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #modernsculpture⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #contemporarysculpture⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sculptureexperience⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bronzesculpture⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #contemporarybronzesculpture⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #contemporarybronzeart⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #contemporarysculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Sep 21, 2018 at 3:45am PDT

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This is the last available variation of Maalay, all treated individually.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mounted on a Herefordshire burr oak base the vibrant blue interior is separated from the more muted exterior in blues and beiges by an edge showing the natural bronze. #contemporarybronzesculpture #contemporarybronze #philiphearsey #sandcasting #patination #contemporarysculpture #bronze #tablesculpture #outdoorsculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Aug 12, 2018 at 5:01am PDT

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Arcade is cast in solid bronze and is visible on the front edge which separates the gold interior from the textures orange exterior. #artcollector #curator #contemplativesculpture #artconnoisseur #artobject #bronze culpture #contemporarysculpture #contemporaryart #contemporarybronzesculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Aug 17, 2018 at 4:05am PDT

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Long Summer II is a unique variation mounted on a Herefordshire oak base.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The blue patinated encompassing crescent shows natural bronze on the front edge whereas the back edge is frayed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The central haze has intriguing cut-outs in the multicoloured surface which is painted.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mixing patinated, painted and leafed finishes is becoming a regular feature of my work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #artcollector #curator #contemplativesculpture #artconnoisseur #artobject #bronzesculpture #contemporarysculpture #contemporaryart #contemporarybronzesculpture #

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Sep 20, 2018 at 3:30am PDT

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Lapping is a bronze vessel form in a studio series of individual variations.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The downward curves have a golden finish applied to the natural bronze evident also on the top edges. #artcollector #curator #contemplativesculpture #artconnoisseur #artobject #bronze culpture #contemporarysculpture #contemporaryart #contemporarybronzesculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Aug 25, 2018 at 3:01am PDT

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Sent via @planoly ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hartland Tide II is bronze twisting ring rotating on a Derbyshire stone base.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Turning allows the viewer to select any number of different views and to experience without having to move around the sculpture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #contemporarybronzesculpture #contemporarybronze #philiphearsey #sandcasting #patination #contemporarysculpture #bronze #tablesculpture #outdoorsculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Jul 26, 2018 at 4:11am PDT

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One side of Kendijack Castle VI has a raised bronze labyrinth pattern surrounded by a speckled green patination.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It rotates on a slate composite base. #contemporarybronzesculpture #contemporarybronze #philiphearsey #sandcasting #patination #contemporarysculpture #bronze #tablesculpture #outdoorsculpture #artlover #artcollector #artconniseur #bronze sculpture

A post shared by Philip Hearsey (@philiphearsey) on Oct 3, 2018 at 1:48am PDT